Lesley Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lesley Lake No 2 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a private dam built in 1966 primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at 34 feet in height and stretching 645 feet in length, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. Situated on the Lallah Branch stream, the dam is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type and no spillway, making it a unique structure in the region.

Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam is subject to regular inspections and maintenance, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With a high hazard potential rating, the dam poses a significant risk in case of failure, prompting the need for risk management measures to mitigate any potential threats. While the dam does not currently have an emergency action plan in place, its recreational purpose and proximity to the community underscore the importance of ensuring its continued functionality and safety for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

645

Dam Height

34

River Or Stream

LALLAH BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

34

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

34

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

34
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.